Renowned Spiritual Mentor Heals the American Zeitgeist, One Mind at a Time

Gary De Rodriguez may be a saver of souls, but it is his groundbreaking approach to the science of the psyche that has enabled personal salvation for so many. According to De Rodriguez, each of us can permanently heal as well as help to shield our planet from darker days ahead.

Santa Fe, NM (PRWEB) March 29, 2006

Gary De Rodriguez may be a saver of souls, but it is his groundbreaking approach to the science of the psyche—not blind faith—that has enabled personal salvation for so many. While mentoring others toward deep inner change and spiritual healing has been his life’s work, this professional coach knows it is intellectual discipline and indeed science that paves the way toward achieving life fulfillment. And now, through his boutique-style training seminars held in Santa Fe, New Mexico, others in the helping professions can acquire the tools De Rodriguez has honed for twenty-five years, the most notable of which is Neuro Linguistic Programming or “NLP.”

According to the principles of NLP, to feel better one must first know better. By releasing stale paradigms—by shedding the old stories we carry with us like security blankets through the corridors of our lives—we can access the normally untapped power of our minds. Once this happens, possibilities for change abound as the subconscious mind begins to mirror the positive instead of the negative. While those who practice NLP understand that thought patterns can be prophetic, they also believe that harmful thoughts can be identified and permanently changed, thus effecting a different reality. The results are life transforming.

De Rodriguez should know. If the school of hard knocks could elect a valedictorian, he would win by a landslide. The biracial child of an alcoholic family in 1950s America, De Rodriguez spent the first eighteen years of his life searching for the pill that would allow him to escape the slow torture of his existence. Drugs, incest, abuse, and a codependent relationship with his suicidal mother took De Rodriguez to the brink of his own death more than once.

Then, in his late teens, he had a spiritual revelation. Within twenty-four hours, De Rodriguez quit smoking, drinking, and doing drugs. But this was not enough to quiet the deafening dialogue of self-hatred and shame that had haunted him his entire life. De Rodriguez traveled to India and began studying meditation under a Sikh known as a “Perfect Living Master.” After living in northern India intermittently for eighteen years, De Rodriguez returned to North America permanently, burning with the desire to bring hope and healing to a spiritually ill society.

In the mid eighties, De Rodriguez aligned with his cohorts to launch the first HIV/AIDS support organization in San Diego. Through his work with the AIDS community, he discovered Neuro Linguistic Programming, a relatively new technology developed to help people overcome patterns of pain and suffering and ultimately reach their highest potential. De Rodriguez had uncovered his gift, and his prayer to effect change in a world desperate for healing had finally been answered.

“Heaven or Hell happens between the ears,” says De Rodriguez. “To find Heaven you must stop worshipping at the temple of your story—of your past—and focus on where you want to go in the future. NLP shows us how to move through our stories, move through our pain, and rewrite the future according to our authentic desires.”

In developed nations, mental health disorders are reaching epidemic proportions. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression will rank second only to heart disease as the world’s most crippling health problem. Rodriguez knows that North American society has the ability to turn this around, “but it will not happen en masse,” he says. “It will be through the ripple effects of intention and education in the personal change technologies such as NLP. These technologies for personal and professional expansion were not available to previous generations, but they are readily available to individuals and professionals alike today. We now have the ability to heal spiritual wounds and shield our planet and ourselves from the darker days that may lie ahead.”

For more information about Gary De Rodriguez, his NLP Coach Trainings, and related online courses, visit http://www. garyderodriguez. com (http://www. garyderodriguez. com) for more information.

Gary De Rodriguez is an international keynote speaker, communications consultant, professional life coach, and spiritual mentor. A licensed trainer of Neuro Linguistic Psychology and founding member of the International Society of Humanistic Neuro Linguistic Psychology, De Rodriguez holds a Master certification in hypnosis and has trained throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Australia. De Rodriguez is the founder of the Neuro Linguistic Training Center and the Life Design Training Center in San Diego.

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The Benefits Selling Expo is attended by many employee benefits agents and others that may not know that HSA Clearing Corp can set up a local bank or credit union to offer HSAs and allow the employee benefit company or TPA to keep their HSA deposits local to better serve their community. HSA Clearing Corp will also be passing out the 2010 HSA projected numbers by Roy Ramthun. Visit them at booth #518.

Lake Geneva, WI (PRWEB) March 31, 2009

HSA Clearing Corp the leading provider of Health Savings Account programs for banks and credit unions will be attending the Benefits Selling Expo 2009, April 1-3 at the Renaissance Austin Hotel in Austin, TX.

The Benefits Selling Expo is attended by many employee benefits agents and others that may not know that HSA Clearing Corp can set up a local bank or credit union to offer HSAs and allow the employee benefit company or TPA to keep their HSA deposits local to better serve their community. HSA Clearing Corp will also be passing out the 2010 HSA projected numbers by Roy Ramthun. Visit them at booth #518.

"What we are really excited about showing the attendees is our newest healthcare cost savings service Costa Rican Medical Care", said Tim Morales President of HSA Clearing Corp. "Health care costs in the United States have exploded in the last few years, but the same procedures are very affordable in Costa Rica. Many people or employers that have to pay out of pocket don't realize they have other options which can keep them healthy and save money at the same time. Working with the finest private hospitals and physicians in Costa Rica, Costa Rican Medical Care will help people save hundreds if not thousands of dollars on certain medical care procedures. Most people are unaware of the fact that you can travel for medical care and save money and when we explain to them that the World Health Organization ranked Costa Rica above the United States in their last study, people start to take notice."

HSA Clearing Corp is the nationwide leader in setting up banks and credit unions to offer Health Savings Accounts/HSA with their turnkey HSA setup program, allowing the HSA monies to be deposited locally to better benefit the community. For more information on their cost effective HSA program or upgrading a current HSA program contact HSA Clearing Corp at 262-348-1300, or visit www. HSAClearing. com.

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River Bend Marketing, a leading healthcare communications company, headquartered in the St. Louis area, announced today they have signed Hilgraeve, Inc. as a client for their PR and communications services. Hilgraeve is the leader in providing secure communication services that allow disparate healthcare legacy systems to communicate.

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) August 21, 2004

River Bend Marketing, a leading healthcare communications company, headquartered in the St. Louis area, announced today they have signed Hilgraeve, Inc. as a client for their PR and communications services. Hilgraeve is the leader in providing secure communication services that allow disparate healthcare legacy systems to communicate.

River Bend Marketing is a nationwide healthcare public relations and marketing communications company. Healthcare information technology (IT) is the only industry they serve and they have over 30 years of experience in this market. The companyÂs clients represent all segments of the healthcare IT industry. For a view of the companyÂs full range of services go to www. riverbendmarketing. com.

About Hilgraeve, Inc.

Hilgraeve, Inc. is a leader in secure Internet communications software with over twenty years of experience. HilgraeveÂs HyperTerminal product is on more than 50 million desktops as a standard feature within all Microsoft Windows products since Windows 95. Their award-winning, new HyperSend family of products enables computer users the world over to tap the exploding potential of online communications with easy to use, advanced data communications software that also addresses the dilemma of secure messaging. For more information, please visit www. hypersend. com or www. hilgraeve. com.

About River Bend Marketing

River Bend Marketing provides hands-on communications experience to healthcare vendors with annual sales in the $500,000 to $90 million dollar range. We are a healthcare communications company. We know the industry and have over 30 years experience working with the trade press that serves this unique business. We feel our years of experience in the healthcare industry give us a unique perspective in helping us guide our clients through the morass of every-changing issues and challenges. For more information, call (618) 463-1027 or visit www. riverbendmarketing. com.

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A. G. Media Group Inc. - AMGJ to Be Featured Live on National Radio Show

AG Media Group has been recognized by Christian Traders Inc. as one of the top 5 investment opportunities worldwide. Today, Chief Operating Officer Richard Picart will be interviewed live by Christian Traders CEO DeWayne Reeves.

(PRWEB) October 12, 2004

Christian Traders (http://christiantraders. com (http://christiantraders. com)), the fastest growing online Christian investment community in market history, has recently added A. G. Media Group Inc. to its list of the top five investment opportunities available to traders worldwide.

On today's show, DeWayne Reeves CEO of Christian Traders and host of "Prosperity for God's People", will conduct an in-depth interview with the COO of AG Media Group, Richard Picart. The company's logo - The Power of Positive Media - substantiates a recent article in Forbes magazine. Following is an excerpt from that article - "The Christian music and entertainment industry is a multi-billion dollar market and continues to grow. Annual Christian product sales have exceeded $4 billion".

The show will air live at 2:30PM PST in Phoenix AZ from our flagship station KXEG 1280, and worldwide via the internet at http://familyvaluesradio. com (http://familyvaluesradio. com). An archive of the show will be available 24/7 immediately following the interview.

Mr. Reeves recently released this statement to the media regarding his addition of AG Media Group to his personal and corporate portfolio -"Our newest Portfolio Builder, AG Media Group - AMGJ, owns one of the most valuable pieces of real estate in the world. When it comes to real estate, we naturally think of everything from dirt to skyscrapers. In my opinion the most valuable real estate does not exist on planet earth, it exists in a place called cyber-space and AG Media Group owns a tremendous piece of it - http://gospelcity. com (http://gospelcity. com). I can't encourage you enough to get your arms around AG Media. The opportunity to take the gospel to the corners of the world, and be blessed financially for doing it, is awesome. I know how awesome it is, because God has done it for me before. The company has 125 Million O/S shares of which approx 100M shares are locked up until Jan/Feb 2005 at which time they start becoming free trading. The float of 25M shares is owned by the general public. Friendly shareholders control in the neighborhood of 15 million of these shares. Of the 100M shares in escrow, approx 80M shares are held by insiders. Please understand that AG Media Group - AMGJ, incorporated in the U. S., filed for a fresh listing. This was not a reverse takeover with pre-existing shareholders and skeletons."

Members of Christian Traders http://christiantraders. com (http://christiantraders. com) and listeners of "Prosperity for God's People" saw the share price of UCAD - United Canadian Minerals, almost triple after being profiled on the show. CT's expectations for AG Media Group is far greater and the entrance fee is substantially less, at least for the moment. Today's show should answer any remaining questions you have regarding what CT views as the opportunity of a life-time.

Next week we will offer some new and interesting insights into CMKX - CMKM Diamonds Inc., the greatest anomaly to ever hit Wall Street.

Wednesday's show will introduce you to another very unique investment opportunity. CT will be interviewing Bill Hillman of Destiny Worldwide Entertainment. Members of Christian Traders have been extended the opportunity of participating in the production of the next great Christian movie - "A Choice to Cherish", based on the best selling novel of the same name. Tomorrow Bill will explain in detail how you can profit and create a legacy in the process. Details are also available at http://christiantraders. com/holywood (http://christiantraders. com/holywood).

Unlike the typical investment relations firm, Christian Traders does not accept cash, stocks, warrants, or the promise thereof, to promote or profile any company or stock. CT gives new meaning to "Investor Relations", he actually works for you - the investor or fund manager.

Northern Illinois Food Bank continues to add more successes to their already impressive list of honors. In addition to the recent recognition as the “Food Bank of the Year” by Feeding America, the nation’s network of food banks, NIFB is honored to announce that for the seventh consecutive year they have achieved a four-star rating from Charity Navigator. Fewer than 2% of charities nationwide have achieved such a high distinction. Charity Navigator is America’s largest charity evaluator. The four-star rating is based on the organizations’ ability to efficiently manage its finances and grow its programs.

Saint Charles, IL (Vocus) October 12, 2010

Northern Illinois Food Bank continues to add more successes to their already impressive list of honors. In addition to the recent recognition as the “Food Bank of the Year” by Feeding America, the nation’s network of food banks, NIFB is honored to announce that for the seventh consecutive year they have achieved a four-star rating from Charity Navigator. Fewer than 2% of charities nationwide have achieved such a high distinction. Charity Navigator is America’s largest charity evaluator. The four-star rating is based on the organizations’ ability to efficiently manage its finances and grow its programs.

NIFB recognizes that donors are becoming more attentive to how their contributions are being used by non-profits of their choice. Over 96.5% of every dollar goes towards the Food Bank’s mission to provide nutritious food to all those in need through their own efforts and those of their non-profit partners. NIFB CEO and President, H. Dennis Smith explained, “We understand that donors want their donations to be used efficiently and provide the greatest amount of help possible to people in need. NIFB is proud to deliver both.”

“Given the increased scrutiny and pressure charities are under in these tough economic times, we are extremely pleased to achieve this high distinction. We are currently in the midst of a capital campaign to address the growing need for hunger relief in the communities we serve, and we realize that donors want to know that we are using their gifts judiciously” Smith continued. In addition to providing much needed food handling and distribution space, the new building will foster better health within the 13 counties served by the Northern Illinois Food Bank by instructing and encouraging better use of food and financial resources.

The Food Bank has seen exceptional growth despite the dire state of the economy. In FY10 they distributed 35 million pounds of food which is an 8 million pound increase over the last year. This is at a time when record numbers of people find themselves in need of food assistance. In addition to stepping up their general efforts to address the exploding need by people across northern Illinois, the Food Bank has also provided over 1.1 million meals to children in need in FY10. That represents an increase of more than 20%, year over year, to help combat the severe and long term effects child hunger has on individuals, families and communities. “We are invested in not only the communities that we serve but each one of our clients,” said Smith.

About Northern Illinois Food Bank:

Feeding America’s Food Bank of the Year, Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) is a non-profit organization that provides food to all those in need through its 520 partner agencies in 13 counties including - Boone, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will and Winnebago. Northern Illinois Food Bank acquires, gathers, handles, and distributes donated, government, and purchased food to more than 61,000 different people each week through local food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, youth activity centers and other food assistance sites. In Fiscal Year 2010 NIFB distributed over 36.5 million pounds of food. The Food Bank has recently launched a Capital Campaign to build a new Food Distribution and Community Nutrition Center to enable them to handle more food more efficiently to meet the increasing demand.

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Before you take that next driving trip with your canine friend or even drive across town to the park to play catch, buckle up your pooch just like you would yourself and your family. The Muttslinger Canine Vehicle Restraint System is specifically designed to keep your dog secure while traveling in a vehicle. There are many hazards when traveling with your pet. They may jump out or fall out of a window or out of the back of a truck. In an accident they could be launched into the air, becoming a projectile in your car. Any of these could lead to injury or death for your pup or people in your car.

(PRWEB) January 2, 2002

Every pet lover is concerned with their friend's health and safety. In our age of travel and exploration more pets are going mobile with their family. Muttslinger has addressed this issue with their patent pending canine vehicle restraint system. The Muttslinger System works the way your dog does, comfortably allowing them to sit, lay down, stand and turn around to check out the view. Despite the freedom of movement allowed by the Muttslinger, your dog is secured in a small area of your vehicle. This innovative system works with a standard seatbelt in your car or SUV, and can also be used in the back of a truck or other open floor vehicle. The Muttslinger is a convenient, easy to use, and affordable way to protect and secure your pet.

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FDA Initiative to Improve Safety of Infusion Pumps Not Recall for Plastic Surgeries in Time for Swimsuit Season

Goal of initiative to minimize risks--pain pumps remain safe, effective way to control postoperative pain, according to local surgeon. Dr. Leo Lapuerta states the pain pumps are beneficial and are great for patients looking to get a surgery done in time for summer.

Pearland, TX (Vocus) July 15, 2010

In April 2010, the FDA recently began an Infusion Pump Improvement Initiative to address some safety issues related to many models of pain pumps, but this should not be confused with a recall or ban. Dr. Leo Lapuerta of the Plastic Surgery Institute of Southeast Texas says it's important for patients to understand the benefits of infusion pumps; especially this time of year when cosmetic surgeries go up for the swimsuit season.

An infusion pump is a device for delivering a controlled, consistent dose of medicine. They are commonly used to deliver local anesthesia to a surgical site to control discomfort during the immediate recovery period. When used for this purpose, they are often referred to as "pain pumps."

The FDA action is not a recall or ban of infusion pumps, but an attempt to make pain pumps even safer. According to the FDA white paper it is part of "a balanced public health approach" in which "FDA seeks to support the benefits of infusion pumps while minimizing the risks." As part of the initiative, the FDA seeks to:

With the ultimate goal of "[supporting] the safe use of these vital medical devices."

According to Dr. Lapuerta, the "take home message" of the FDA action is that patients should pay close attention to postoperative instructions. "Problems with a pain pump are rare, but we will tell you what to do in the event that your pain pump does experience a problem during use."

"We commonly use a pain pump after tummy tuck procedures," adds Dr. Lapuerta. "A tummy tuck is major surgery and can result in significant discomfort during recovery. In my opinion, a pain pump is better--and safer--than using narcotics to control discomfort after surgery."

According to Dr. Lapuerta, the benefits of using a pain pump include:

Patients can go home the same day of surgery Pump makes recovery more comfortable Provides better pain relief than narcotics Results in less nausea than narcotics Works continuously for 72 hours Numbs surgical area without affecting entire system like oral narcotics Better recovery for people who need to be at least minimally active during recovery

He also notes that the Plastic Surgery Institute of Southeast Texas follows FDA and manufacturer guidelines for the safe use of pain pumps.

About Plastic Surgery Institute of Southeast Texas

The Plastic Surgery Institute of Southeast Texas is the private practice of triple-board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Leo Lapuerta. It offers a wide variety of plastic surgery procedures such as breast enhancement, body contouring, and facial plastic surgery. Dr. Lapuerta serves patients in the Houston area at three locations: 1919 LaBranch, 11800 Astoria Boulevard, and 2360 County Road 94 in Pearland. Dr. Lapuerta is board certified in general surgery, plastic surgery, and surgery of the hand. He has hospital privileges at several area hospitals. Dr. Lapuerta is also the director of the Clinical Skin Care Center.

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As the clocks go forward and spring officially arrives, established eBay Alternative eBid. net is helping spring cleaners turn unwanted items gathering dust in lofts, basements, closets and garages into quick and easy cash this month by offering low or zero sales fees right across its site.

With unlimited free listings, over 9,000 product categories and an international site with hundreds of thousands of potential buyers in 18 territories across the US and Canada, UK, Africa, Asia and Australasia, eBid makes it easy for people to de-clutter and get their home into shape for the new season.

According to internet monitoring firm Hitwise, towards the end of 08, searches for the term second hand goods increased by 22% supporting the old adage that that one man's trash is another's treasure. Interactive Media in Retail Group which represents online retailers, says recent research shows that online searches for discounts have soared by over 100per cent, a clear indication of how consumers are becoming more price sensitive.

Since launching in the US in September 2008, eBid has doubled in size and today is second only to eBay in person to person trading. Mark Wilkinson, eBid. net co-founder states that the site was established over ten years ago with the sole purpose of offering sellers the chance to make money and supplement their income while offering buyers the best bargains on the net.

To thank sellers for their commitment to making the site the most popular shopping destination on the web, eBid is offering them the chance to win $3,000 for the three millionth individual listing on its site. With listings currently running at close to 2.5 million, the race is on to take home the cash. The three millionth listing applies to single items only and, with real time listing figures updated regularly on its site, sellers can countdown to the jackpot.

About eBid. net (www. ebid. net)

Founded in 1999, eBid. net is now a global company with a presence in 18 territories across the US and Canada, UK, Africa, Asia and Australasia. With a commitment to person to person online auctions, eBid. net is recognized as the 'best eBay alternative' by Webuser Magazine (http://www. webuser. co. uk/sites/site_review. php? rev_id=4615 (http://www. webuser. co. uk/sites/site_review. php? rev_id=4615))

For further information:

Helen Downey

Downey McKay Marketing

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Technology Review Reveals the 2007 TR35 List of the 35 Top Young Innovators Under 35

Technology Review today announced the TR35 for 2007 - 35 accomplished men and women under the age of 35 who exemplify the spirit of innovation in business, technology and the arts. Doing ground-breaking work in energy, nanotechnology, biotechnology, computing, medicine, telecommunications and the Web, these young individuals stand out for their unique contributions to society.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (PRWEB) August 15, 2007

Technology Review also announced the selection of Tapan Parikh from the University of Washington as the Humanitarian of the Year and David Berry of Flagship Ventures as Innovator of the Year (see related press release). The 2007 TR35 also includes individuals from well-known organizations and institutions such as Brown University, Caltech, Digg, Ecole Superieure d'Electricite (SUPELEC), Facebook, Hewlett-Packard Labs, Microsoft, MIT, Netvibes, Philips Research Europe, Princeton University, the University of Alicante and the University of Washington.

"The quality and breadth of accomplishment of the 2007 TR35 winners is truly amazing," said Jason Pontin, editor in chief and publisher of Technology Review. "We honor them for their achievements today and into the future."

The 2007 TR35 were selected from more than 300 submissions by the editors of Technology Review in collaboration with a prestigious panel of judges from leading organizations such as Cisco Systems, del. icio. us, Harvard Medical School, IBM, MIT, Novell, Stanford University, Texas A&M, Wikipedia, and Xerox. TR35 winners will be profiled in the September/October issue of Technology Review and online at http://www. technologyreview. com/tr35/ (http://www. technologyreview. com/tr35/). In addition, the 2007 Emerging Technologies Conference to be held September 25-27 at MIT will honor the winners in a series of 'Meet the TR35' presentations and receptions.

NOTE: A complete list of the 2007 TR35 follows.

About Technology Review, Inc.

Technology Review, Inc., an independent media company owned by MIT, is the authority on the future of technology, identifying emerging technologies and analyzing their impact for leaders. Technology Review's media properties include Technology Review magazine, the oldest technology magazine in the world (founded in 1899); the daily news website TechnologyReview. com; and events such as the annual Emerging Technologies Conference at MIT.

Technology Review's TR35 for 2007

Dr. J. Christopher Anderson

University of California, Berkeley

Dr. Erik Bakkers

Philips Research Europe - Eindhoven

Dr. David Berry(1)

Flagship Ventures

Mr. Sanjit Biswas

Meraki Networks

Prof. Josh Bongard

University of Vermont

Mr. Garrett Camp

StumbleUpon

Prof. Mung Chiang

Princeton University

Prof. Adam Cohen

Harvard University

Dr. Javier Garcia-Martinez

University of Alicante

Prof. Ali Khademhosseini

Harvard-MIT Div. of Health Sciences and Technology

Prof. Yoshi Kohno

University of Washington

Mr. Tariq Krim

Netvibes

Mr. Ivan Krstic

One Laptop per Child

Mr. Jeff LaPorte

Eqo Communications

Prof. Ju Li

Ohio State University

Prof. Karen Liu

Georgia Tech

Mr. Christopher Loose

SteriCoat

Prof. Anna Lysyanskaya

Brown University

Mr. Tapan Parikh(2)

University of Washington

Prof. Babak Parviz

University of Washington

Prof. Kristala Jones Prather

MIT

Dr. Partha Ranganathan

Hewlett-Packard Labs

Dr. Neil Renninger

Amyris Biotechnologies.

Mr. Kevin Rose

Digg

Prof. Marc Sciamanna

Ecole Superieure d'Electricite (SUPELEC)

Prof. Rachel Segalman

University of California, Berkeley

Prof. Shetal Shah

State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine

Prof. Abraham Stroock

Cornell University

Dr. Desney Tan

Microsoft Research

Dr. Doris Tsao

University of Bremen

Prof. Luis von Ahn

Carnegie Mellon University

Dr. Xudong Wang

Georgia Tech

Dr. Lili Yang

Caltech

Prof. Mehmet Fatih Yanik

MIT

Mr. Mark Zuckerberg

Facebook

(1) 2007 Innovator of the Year

(2) 2007 Humanitarian of the Year

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Iatria Day Spas and Health Center have announced a month-long Make Over Your Man contest, inviting the public to submit essays, in 100 words or less, explaining why the man in their life deserves a day at the spa.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) June 4, 2004 -

Â Iatria Day Spas and Health Center have announced a month-long Make Over Your Man contest, inviting the public to submit essays, in 100 words or less, explaining why the man in their life deserves a day at the spa. The contest, held now through June 17th in celebration of FatherÂs Day, will provide a one-hour deep tissue massage, European deep pore cleansing facial treatment, and professional manicure to the winning candidate. All submissions may be sent to Iatria at Laura@iatria. com or faxed to 919-870-7227.

ÂIf you dream of giving the man in your life a special day - here is your chance,Â said Erika Mangrum, President of Iatria Day Spa. ÂThis FatherÂs Day give your dad the relaxation he deserves.Â

Erika Mangrum is the President of Iatria Day Spas and Health Center, which specializes in such services as massage, facials, manicures, pedicures, body treatments, waxing, tinting, laser hair removal, chiropractic (Angela Baylis, DC and Jason Davidson DC), facial plastic surgery (Dr. Adam Stein), Intense Pulse Light Skin Rejuvenation, and spa day packages. The company, which is in the process of developing an expansion model to become the first medically oriented day spa on the East Coast to offer an expansion model for prospective spa owners, has two locations in North Raleigh on Creedmoor Rd. and at Wakefield Crossings. For more information call (919) 870-1975 or on the Internet at www. iatria. com.

Contact:

Patty Briguglio

MMI Associates, Inc.

122 Ravenna Way, Suite 100

Cary, NC 27513

(919) 461-3831 Â (919) 462-8289 (fax)

Patty@mmimarketing. com

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Eric J. Hall, president and chief executive officer of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) issued the following statement regarding the inclusion of cognitive impairment detection as part of the new annual wellness for Medicare beneficiaries in "The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" that was introduced last night:

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 21, 2009

Eric J. Hall, president and chief executive officer of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) issued the following statement regarding the inclusion of cognitive impairment detection as part of the new annual wellness for Medicare beneficiaries in "The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" that was introduced last night:

"On behalf of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, and our more than 1,200 member organizations, we thank United States Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NE), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) and Senator Tom Carper (D-DE), who spearheaded the provision, for including 'detection of any cognitive impairment' as a component of the new annual wellness visit for Medicare beneficiaries in 'The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.'

"AFA originally advocated for inclusion of cognitive screening back in May when the Senate Finance Committee released its second policy options paper. AFA pressed for screening in light of the escalating incidence of Alzheimer's disease among aging Americans and mounting evidence that early diagnosis of memory problems is critical to appropriate treatment, behavioral interventions and support services.

"Early detection of memory problems is one of AFA's major national initiatives, and the Senate health reform language comes on the heels of our annual National Memory Screening Day (NMSD). This past Tuesday more than 2,200 sites nationwide offered free confidential memory screenings to an estimated 54,000 participants, as well as follow-up resources and educational materials about dementia and successful aging. AFA additionally posts community screenings held by local organizations throughout the year at www. nationalmemoryscreening. org.

"A memory screening can serve as a routine, cost-worthy evaluation for primary care physicians to promote early detection of cognitive impairment. A memory screening is a simple and safe evaluation tool that assesses memory and other intellectual functions. The results do not represent a diagnosis, but individuals with below-normal scores or who still have concerns are strongly encouraged to follow up for a full medical examination. Validated memory screening instruments are shown to demonstrate 80 to 90 percent or higher accuracy in reviewed studies--similar to other established screening tests such as mammography and Pap smear.

"AFA believes this groundbreaking provision is a major step forward toward elevating the issue of memory problems as well as Alzheimer's disease and related dementias to the stature it deserves. Unlike cancer and heart disease, Medicare currently offers no benefit for early identification of memory problems or Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The provision for 'detection of any cognitive impairment' is included in a section of the Senate bill that would give Medicare beneficiaries access to an annual wellness visit, including a comprehensive health risk assessment to identify chronic diseases, injury risks, modifiable risk factors, and urgent health needs.

"It is widely recognized that physicians and other healthcare professionals currently do not suspect dementia often enough. It is unacceptable to leave the disease undetected to the extent it is now when there are safe tools available that can lead to an increase in earlier discovery. We can do better and we applaud Majority Leader Reid, Chairman Baucus and Senator Carper for showing us that it can and should be done."

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is a nonprofit organization based in New York City that focuses on providing optimal care to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses, and their families, and unites 1,200 member organizations nationwide that provide hands-on programs. AFA's services include a toll-free hot line with counseling by licensed social workers, a free caregiver magazine, a National Memory Screening Day initiative and the AFA Quilt to Remember. For information, call 866-AFA-8484 or visit www. alzfdn. org.

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DrErika Clarifies the PCOS Issue that Scares Hundreds of Thousands of Young Women and Their Mothers

"Too many young women with their mothers come to see me scared out of their wits by doctors who tell them their daughters will become diabetic, infertile and possibly even victims of cancer,'' writes DrErika, the founder of www. DrErika. com - a site dedicated to helping women become strong, smart and healthy through education, empowerment and kindness.

New York, NY (PRWEB) December 30, 2007

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has become the "diagnosis du jour" for conventional doctors at a loss for why teens have irregular periods, become overweight, suffer with acne and become too hairy, according to the latest blog from Erika Schwartz MD at DrErika. com. (http://www. drerika. com/blog;jsessionid=9373DA07496ED2754E304FD3E4785D02?action=viewBlog&blogID=-129710233462640030)

These diagnoses create a slew of unnecessary treatments and tests that scare the young women and their mothers into a state of panic without providing them with healthy solutions and hope.

"Too many young women with their mothers come to see me scared out of their wits by doctors who tell them their daughters will become diabetic, infertile and possibly even victims of cancer,'' writes DrErika, the founder of www. DrErika. com - a site dedicated to helping women become strong, smart and healthy through education, empowerment and kindness.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder with symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycles, weight gain, increased facial, arm and leg hair and sugar cravings. DrErika says not all PCOS is the same. Since every person is different, PCOS is just a diagnosis and while in some cases, the whole constellation of symptoms associated with the syndrome is apparent, in most cases it is not. Make sure you take a realistic and honest look at what is really bothering your daughters. Don't let the doctors tell you what the symptoms are. Look, listen and speak with your daughter.

In her blog, DrErika lists the medications most frequently recommended for PCOS and says that they are dangerous and of no proven help to the individual symptoms or the overall problem. Instead she recommends treatments that her patients use which have a high level of success and no negative side-effects.

Www. drerika. com is dedicated to providing an honest view on health care topics and issues from a position of devoted patient advocacy. It doesn't tailor its stories to suit sponsors - it has no sponsors.

DrErika is an internationally-recognized patient advocate, practicing physician, expert in conventional and integrative medicine and a frequent guest on TV and radio. She has written four books, lectures on health and wellness issues and authored a magazine column read by more than 10 million people a week.

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Mindie Kniss, founder of Awaken Consciousness, LLC (www. awakenconsciousness. com) and co-author of the book Wake Up Women: Be Happy, Healthy & Wealthy and host of "Awaken Consciousness" on VoiceAmerica's 7th Wave network (http://www. modavox. com/7thwavenetwork (http://www. modavox. com/7thwavenetwork)) will interview Rev. Ed Townley, on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 10:00 AM PST. The show is re-broadcast 12 hours later and available through a 24/7 archive online and web-enabled cell phones, nationally and internationally.

REV. ED TOWNLEY is the author of The Secret according to Jesus, a radical guide to the Sermon on the Mount. He is also the host of "Bible Alive!," a weekly program on http://www. unity. fm (http://www. unity. fm), and the spiritual leader of Spirit Expressing, a Dallas-based ministry devoted to the Hero's Journey - the process of spiritual development and discovery that Townley sees as our collective creative purpose.

An ordained Unity minister, Rev. Townley has served congregations in Beaverton, Oregon, Chicago and Dallas, and is an influential figure in the worldwide Unity movement. His message combines an appreciation of universal spiritual principles, a passion for the Bible, a background in the performing arts and over thirty years of Twelve Step recovery. He believes that our life purpose is not to suffer, nor to wait patiently for 'salvation' from on high, but to engage in the challenges of life with confidence and enthusiasm, overcoming fear and resistance so that more of our innate divinity is able to express. He sees this process at the heart of all the great stories we love to share and pass on to our children - from the Bible itself through The Wizard of Oz to the Harry Potter series and the films, TV programs and video games that both entertain us and remind us on a deep level of the spiritual adventure we are sharing.

"We are - each and all of us - spiritual beings of infinite light and love," Townley affirms. "We are sharing a human experience of lack and limitation - not as punishment, but out of a commitment to making new creative choices that will bring that infinite light and love into expression as a new and higher consciousness in our lives."

Rev. Ed Townley speaks every Monday night in Dallas for Spirit Expressing gatherings called Higher Ground, as well as in Unity centers and other venues throughout the country. His talks, journal entries and other materials are available online at http://www. spiritexpressing. org (http://www. spiritexpressing. org).

Mindie, as a personal coach, writer and international speaker, devotes herself to helping others live out their dreams by overcoming limiting beliefs. Mindie possess a rare combination of education, spirituality, and practicality that allows her to provide real insight and perspective to many of life's challenges.

Life is a great adventure! Join Mindie on the journey by signing up for Mindie's eZine, Illuminate!, at her website http://www. awakenconsciousness. com (http://www. awakenconsciousness. com). "Awaken Consciousness" is about positively influencing the collective consciousness, one life at a time.

Awaken Consciousness airs live on Tuesdays at 10 AM Pacific / Noon Central / 1 PM Eastern on 7th Wave Network. To access the show, log on at http://www. modavox. com/7thwavenetwork (http://www. modavox. com/7thwavenetwork). All shows will be available in Mindie Kniss's Content Library on 7th Wave Network for on-demand and podcast download.

The VoiceAmericaTM Network offers the latest conversations in a talk radio format, providing education, interaction, and advice on key issues live, on demand as well as through pod cast download. If interested in hosting a talk radio show on VoiceAmerica Network, contact Jeff Spenard, Vice President of Internet Radio at 480-294-6417 or at jeff dot spenard at modavox dot com.

Contact Executive Producers Stephan Jacob and David Korus at 480-294-6423 for advertising / sponsorship information or other show details.

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Everyone knows that a person's natal chart or birth chart tells more about the person than one can ever guess. But how does one draw this chart up even when all the birth details are known? How does one understand where to place the planets and stars in the chart? Worry no more; the Astrology Chart Softwares from MysticBoard. com can make life and complex calculations easy.

On the occasion of the launch of these fantastic astrology resources, Swetha Lodha, the CEO of MysticBoard. com was ecstatic that her team's hard work has finally paid off. Swetha said, "I have been a keen follower of astrology related subjects, be it Western or Vedic astrology. But almost all the calculations associated with astrology are very complex for a person with no knowledge of astrology to do on his own. This was when I felt the need to develop these softwares."

Swetha adds, "I don't want people giving up understanding and learning this wonderful subject just because they cannot understand the complex calculations. Mystic Board has launched these softwares for free hoping to interest more people in understanding this amazing science. Moreover, today good astrology softwares cost an arm and a leg, making them almost impossible for an average person to possess. And good Vedic Astrology softwares are even rarer to find or to buy." She further says, "Developing these softwares wasn't an easy task, keeping in mind the complex nature of the subject. But this was a challenge that we took up and we have come out with flying colors. If people gain positively from them, we shall feel that our efforts have been put to good use."

Natal chart or birth chart is one of the most indispensable constituents in the study of astrology. Using the information that the birth chart gives, one can forecast all important incidents and probable opportunities that can arise in life. But calculating the natal chart is also not a very easy task. Thus MB Free Astrology Natal Chart Software (http://www. natalchart. info/ (http://www. natalchart. info/)) has been introduced to help people in their quest of charting their horoscope. This program which has its basis on the principles of Western Astrology, gives the accurate astronomical locations of planets at the time of an individual's birth.

Vedic Astrology (also referred to as the Hindu Astrology or Indian Astrology) is said to have originated from The Vedas, which are arguably the oldest scriptures in the world today. The Vedic system of astrology is regarded as the oldest of all schools of ancient astrology to have had an independent origin.

The Janam Kundali or the Vedic Natal Chart of an individual gives a clear insight to a person's personality, strengths and weaknesses and many other aspects, which can be predicted with pin point accuracy. When interpreted correctly remedial measures as and when needed can be taken. MB Free Janam Kundali Software (http://www. janamkundali. org/ (http://www. janamkundali. org/)) generates the Vedic Natal Chart or the Rashi Chart in the North Indian, South Indian and East Indian styles which can then easily be analyzed by experts.

Precision is a major factor when doing astrological calculations and when asked about the accuracy of the software, Swetha says, "Our softwares have been acknowledged to be highly accurate, reliable and have been appreciated by many expert astrologers on the board. Getting the calculations right has taken time and lots of patience to achieve." She proudly continues to say, "We have also already started research and development of more new Astrology softwares related to planetary periods, divisional charts and compatibility charts. Add all the above to a whole range of Western Astrology Softwares - the zodiac sign softwares, compatibility softwares and horoscope softwares - and you have a "never-before-done-or-attempted-and-absolutely-free" suite of Astrology softwares and resource."

But it must however be remembered that Astrology is not the ultimate fate; it is the study of the various cycles which provides a person with a definite edge. Using this mathematical and predictive science to know more about a person and use it to his advantage is what man has an edge over. This is what Mystic Board aims to achieve by launching these Online Astrology Chart Softwares.

About www. MysticBoard. com

MysticBoard. com is a leading online forum and website on astrology, psychic, and tarot and other divination related topics. Mysticboard. com is an easy, user friendly, well defined and integrated Psychic forum on the Internet. Mystic Board has over 15,200 members and 127,000 live discussions. It has something to offer to all its members -- experts, amateurs and the general public at large. The forum gives an opportunity for amateurs to interact with experts, to learn and perfect their skills. It also offers an excellent platform for professional exchange of ideas and new findings.

Since 1985, Speedheat® has helped create healthier environments, conserve energy and efficiently warm up cold spaces. As a world-leader in the radiant floor heating industry for over 20 years, Speedheat® offers many 'green' advantages and promotes efficiency and conservation through avoiding waste. Their newest systems use very little energy to operate and run on electricity, a renewable resource.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 22, 2007

Can 'green building' really make you healthy, wealthy and wise? To many builders and homeowners, the answer is a resounding yes. As residential green design concepts have become more mainstream, there is a growing movement to find unique products that improve indoor air quality, reduce energy costs and protect the environment all while enhancing personal comfort.

One unique 'green' product that is growing in popularity is electric radiant floor heating (http://www. speedheat. us/comfort_benefits. htm) by Speedheat®. Their Generation4™ underfloor warming systems simultaneously promote health, conservation, safety and comfort, making them an ideal choice as a green building product. Although the concept of radiant heating has been around since Roman times, Speedheat® has taken this technology to the highest level with their energy efficient systems that are installed directly under virtually any flooring material.

"Speedheat® has always promoted conservation, efficiency, health and comfort," explains Pieter Jansens, Chairman of Speedheat International. "Since 1985, we have been educating consumers on the many benefits of electric radiant floor heating. Our proprietary G4™ systems are extremely efficient, so they help conserve energy, and they are powered by electricity, which is a renewable energy source. Speedheat's advanced floor warming systems also promote healthier environments and create luxurious warmth that enhances personal comfort. For all these reasons, Speedheat® (http://www. speedheat. us) is a smart choice to enhance green building initiatives."

Radiant Heating by Speedheat® is a Healthy Choice:

Green building and remodeling projects often address improving indoor air quality. In fact, poor indoor air quality is ranked as one of the top five environmental risks to public health by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Studies also indicate that air pollution inside the home can be two to five times higher (and occasionally 100 times higher) than the air outside the home.

Speedheat's Generation4™ underfloor heating (http://www. speedheat. us/home. htm) systems can help improve indoor air quality by reducing the levels of dust, pollen, mold, allergens and other pollutants spread by conventional forced air heating systems. The Department of Energy also says that radiant heating can be advantageous to people with severe allergies due to the lack of moving air.

Additionally, Speedheat's Generation4™ (http://www. speedheat. us/prod. htm) systems provide optimum thermal comfort at lower temperatures than conventional forced air heating systems. Lower air temperatures contain a lesser amount of moisture, which helps prevent the growth of mold and reduces the level of other air pollutants, thereby creating a healthier environment.

Conserving Energy with G4™ Systems is a Wealthy Choice:

The famous phrase "a penny saved, is a penny earned" certainly applies to energy conservation efforts. With heating costs continuing to rise, lowering the thermostat and installing energy efficient products and systems makes good fiscal sense from a green building standpoint.

In fact, the Radiant Heating and Cooling Handbook calculates that for every 10 degrees the thermostat is lowered, energy consumption is reduced by approximately 40 percent. While saving energy is desirable, staying comfortable is also important. With floor heating by Speedheat®, consumers can enjoy the best of both worlds.

"Because Speedheat's Generation4™ systems warm from the ground up, they produce evenly heated rooms that are more comfortable at lower temperatures," explains Peter Newman, President of Speedheat U. S. "When Speedheat® systems are installed throughout a home, users can easily reduce the thermostat by 10 degrees or more and still remain comfortable."

Additionally, because Speedheat's ultra thin Generation4™ heating element is optimally engineered to be 'in touch' with floor finishes, it warms floors faster than any other electric radiant floor warming systems and at lower, safer temperatures, so it uses less energy to operate.

Environmentally Friendly G4™ Products are a Wise Choice:

Green design promotes the concepts of sustainability, use of fewer natural resources, as well as the selection of materials that reduce energy demands, lower home maintenance costs and help protect the environment…all while addressing the occupant's desire for improved comfort.

Speedheat's Generation4™ systems use clean, electric energy that is a fast growing renewable resource. Speedheat® systems consume less energy to operate than conventional systems, so they lower energy demands. Generation4™ systems are solid-state and require no maintenance. They do not wear out and need never be replaced, making them better for the environment. G4™ systems also don't produce any odor, fumes, smoke, and they are silent.

In addition, only Speedheat's G4™ systems feature the patented PTCSelfControl™ self-regulating element (http://www. speedheat. us/tech. htm) that helps prevents overheating. The flexible heating element is the thinnest in the industry at less than 1/16" in diameter, and the multi-stranded core is protected with a tough outer sheath to resist abrasion and corrosion. All Speedheat® products have undergone rigorous testing, including complete submersion in water while energized. All systems feature a full-surround ground screen that is an effective EMR, EMI and RFI shield, and GFCI protection provides absolute electrical safety. Speedheat's products are all UL-listed and National Electric Code (NEC) compliant.

Speedheat® Makes it Easy to be Green:

Speedheat® is easy to install at any time, in any room and under virtually any floor covering (carpet, stone, floating wood, laminates, vinyl and more). Speedheat® is the ideal choice for new construction as well as kitchen renovations, bathroom remodeling, sunroom additions and basement finishing projects. Other G4™ products include TileWarm™ (http://www. speedheat. us/tile_warm. htm) woodBEwarmer™ (http://www. speedheat. us/woodbewarm. htm) and CarpetMate™ (http://www. speedheat. us/carpet_mate. htm).

Speedheat® also offers a unique "zone heating" option called RugBuddy™ (http://www. speedheat. us/rug_buddy. htm) -- the only UL-listed heating mat in the world, approved for use under area rugs. RugBuddy™ is a portable heating blanket that plugs into a standard electrical outlet. It is an ideal solution when installing fixed radiant floor heating is not an option. Like an electric blanket for the floor, RugBuddy™ instantly turns area rugs into invisible space heaters and is an ideal floor warming solution for cold spots in any room of the home or office.

Battery chargers market worldwide is lively and technology-savvy. The market has managed to keep pace with the velocity with drifts in the changing automotive, industrial, information technology, telecommunications, and consumer electronics end-use markets worldwide. The evolution of innovations and ideas in this sector is leading to the launch of smart, compact, and fast chargers into the market.

Global battery chargers market is witnessing robust growth in terms of both volume and value. The market is primarily driven by safety and emergency coupled with innovative technology in battery charging and strong demand for portable rechargeable batteries. All the countries/regions are likely to see healthy growth in the coming years. Europe represents the largest market, accounting for 27% of the global demand in 2006, as stated by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. United States closely follows Europe, with market value of US$2 billion. Asia-Pacific represents the most potential market, projected to register a CAGR of 11%.

Telecommunications battery chargers market (http://www. strategyr. com/MCP-1493.asp), estimated at US$2.6 billion, and information technology battery chargers market (http://www. strategyr. com/MCP-1493.asp), estimated at US$2.2 billion, represent the leading as well as fast growing segments in the global battery chargers market. Huge demand for mobile phones and increasing subscriber base for mobile services continues to drive the market for chargers in the telecommunications segment. Worldwide demand for laptops and notebooks by professionals in various fields is steering the growth in the information technology segment.

Price is the other key factor that drives battery chargers market. Price may increase due to shortage of raw material supplies and increase in production costs of chargers. Manufacturers have to manage their cost factor efficiently to survive in the market. Intense competition in the charger market is encouraging charger manufacturers to set up their production and assembling units in other economical countries/regions to reduce production costs, labor problems, and to tackle competition from various other battery charger manufacturers. Several charger-manufacturing companies outsource battery charger production to other manufacturers to curtail overhead costs and to maintain desired profit levels. In developing countries, there is a huge demand for low priced chargers compared to superior chargers, which cost more.

For more details about this research report, please visit http://www. strategyr. com/MCP-1493.asp (http://www. strategyr. com/MCP-1493.asp).

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Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) (http://www. strategyr. com) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs more than 700 people worldwide and publishes more than 880 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers a range of more than 60,000 smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

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Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) is taking the important issue of proper nutrition to a higher level by establishing a Community Nutrition Center and hiring Kelly Brausseur as its Director. Brausseur will develop the Food Bank’s Community Nutrition Program, which will be housed in NIFB’s new facility currently being constructed in Geneva. Northern Illinois Food Bank recognizes the difficulty faced by many in providing proper nutrition to their families with limited resources.

Saint Charles, IL (Vocus) October 7, 2010

Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) is taking the important issue of proper nutrition to a higher level by establishing a Community Nutrition Center and hiring Kelly Brausseur as its Director. Brausseur will develop the Food Bank’s Community Nutrition Program, which will be housed in NIFB’s new facility currently being constructed in Geneva. Northern Illinois Food Bank recognizes the difficulty faced by many in providing proper nutrition to their families with limited resources.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (U. S.D. A.), two-thirds of U. S. adults are overweight or obese. The U. S. is also seeing record numbers of children who are plagued by the side effects of carrying extra pounds. Obesity has been proven to contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (A. D.A.) reports that 90-95% of diabetes cases are type 2. Many cases of type 2 diabetes are believed to be preventable.

“We know from studies, by the A. D.A., and U. S.D. A. that diabetes and obesity contribute to the occurrence of heart disease, stroke and death amongst other serious health complications,” says Northern Illinois Food Bank CEO and President, H. Dennis Smith. “We have grave concerns that low-income families are more vulnerable to falling into unhealthy eating patterns; not by choice but because they have smaller food budgets and, consequently, a decreased ability to purchase healthy food items. The addition of our Community Nutrition Center and Kelly will enable us to focus more attention to the nutritional needs of our clients.” Smith added.

In addition to overseeing the day-to-day running of the Community Nutrition Center, Brausseur will expand the Food Bank’s efforts to influence healthy food choices through existing participation in several county initiatives as well as participating in others. Currently, NIFB has an active role in Lake County’s “Be Well”, Kane County’s “F. O.R. W.A. R.D” and DuPage County’s “Fit for Kids”.

About Northern Illinois Food Bank:

Feeding America’s Food Bank of the Year, Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) is a non-profit organization that provides food to all those in need through its 665 partner agencies in 13 counties including - Boone, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will and Winnebago. NIFB acquires, gathers, handles, and distributes donated, government, and purchased food to more than 61,000 different people each week through local food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, youth activity centers and other food assistance sites. In Fiscal Year 2010 Northern Illinois Food Bank distributed over 35 million pounds of food. The Food Bank has recently launched a Capital Campaign to build a new Food Distribution and Community Nutrition Center to enable them to handle more food more efficiently to meet the increasing demand.

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The property was recently developed and leased by Trammell Crow Company. Rainier acquired the property on October 22. Richard Cole of Rainier Capital Management represented the buyer and Rob Jones of Trammell Crow Company represented the seller. David Mott of Northmarq Financial arranged the acquisition financing through Bank of America.

Baylor Medical Plaza was developed for affiliates of the Baylor Health Care System and United Surgical Partners International. The two-story ambulatory surgey center and medical office building contains 35,485 square feet and is 100% leased. Trammell Crow Company will continue to lease and manage the property.

Rainier Capital Management, L. P., a Dallas based real estate investment banking firm, specializes in mezzanine debt and preferred equity placement into retail, office, multi-family, industrial and hotel properties throughout the United States. In addition, Rainier is active in the development of Tenant-In-Common (TIC) real estate syndications to accommodate private investors' 1031 exchange transactions. Rainier will complete the year with over $200,000,000 of real estate acquisition and investment.

For more information, please visit www. rainiercapital. com.

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Healthcare providers looking for information about how telehealth can help them support high standards of care and reduce costs are invited to join CosmoCom, the leader in Unified Patient-Provider Communications, when it hosts "New Horizons in Telehealth," a complimentary webinar on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT. The presentation will focus on exciting new applications that draw upon voice response and multi-channel, multi-tenant contact center technologies to improve the quality and availability of care while reducing its cost. With the right tools, providers can now unify all facets of patient-provider communication and:

"The Telehealth of today and tomorrow encompasses much more than video conferences with doctors, store-and-forward radiology, and home monitoring systems," said Steve Kowarsky, EVP CosmoCom. "In some Telehealth studies where patients used only a telephone, the results were better than those in studies that relied on remote devices."

Kowarsky will be joined by Datamonitor Healthcare Technology Analyst Christine Chang and University of Kentucky Chief Technology Officer and Associate Vice President of Information Systems Doyle Friskney. Additional information is available at: http://www. cosmocom. com/to/Telehealth0609-pr (http://www. cosmocom. com/to/Telehealth0609-pr)]

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A Hawaiian villa fit for a king is now available as a vacation rental--if you are willing to pay the minimum stay price of $5,000. And the story of the beach home is just as grand as the house itself.

Kihei, Maui, Hawaii (PRWEB) November 15, 2003

A Hawaiian villa fit for a king is now available as a vacation rental--if you are willing to pay the minimum stay price of $5,000.

And the story of the beach home is just as grand as the house itself.

In 1995, C. W. Henderson, a Southern entrepreneur, came upon the perfect spot in Maui for a contemporary Hawaiian villa. The house would be designed by his friend Rod Rodriguez, a New York City designer noted for his celebrity clients in Florida, Georgia, New York, Hawaii, and Las Vegas, Nevada. The resulting Hawaiian-styled Pacific Ocean property would eventually come to be known as ÂHale Lele.Â

HendersonÂs decision to create a beach mansion on Maui's South Shore (known as the "Gold Coast") in the town of Kihei, led him to purchase a building originally containing six condominium units. Today, the reconfigured four-level Hale Lele contains a grand two-level, 5,000 square foot modern Hawaiian home, plus an additional 5,000 square feet in three separate contemporary Hawaiian living spaces: a guest unit, the owner's unit, and the caretakers unit. The home has five kitchens and 15 bathrooms, plus all the bedrooms, laundries, workshops, TV rooms, lanais, and living areas you'd expect--in a style reminiscent of what a Hawaiian king's beach estate might be.

Most of the villa, a 4,500 square foot area, is available as a vacation rental for a mere $1,000 per night at the "best seasonal rate," with a five day minimum. During high season, a larger 6,000 square foot area is $2,500 per night. A mere $5,000 can give your family the best Hawaiian vacation ever.

The villa Web site is at http://www. DeluxeRental. com (http://www. DeluxeRental. com), and its host can e-mailed at Vacation@DeluxeRental. com.

A Hawaiian Design Legacy

While the incomparable beauty of Hale Lele is the result of the combined creative talents and vision of several men including Rodriguez, Henderson, two Hawaiian architects, and a French-inspired Hawaii landscape designer, Timothy DeShong---it is Hale Lele itself which continues to be the centerpiece of a contemporary Hawaiian design legacy. This great house is one of the largest private residences on Maui. It is operated as a legal vacation rental and is valued, including its contents, at well over five million dollars.

Begun in 1984, Hale Lele is constructed of tons of steel and concrete. A noted Hawaiian construction engineer said, "Long after the Maui we know is gone, Hale Lele will remain." Some structural elements were part of the original shipments from Europe and Asia used to construct the nearby Grand Wailea Resort. Fine woods shipped from Canada and the Pacific Northwest joined locally-acquired Hawaiian timber. It took dozens of workers more than five years to complete the remodeling.

This month, in May, 2003, Henderson launched a Web site for the villa and formally opened the doors of the finished home for the first time to vacation renters. On into the 21st century, Hale Lele will remain a monument to contemporary Hawaiian architecture, showcasing C. W. HendersonÂs original and extensive collection of unique furnishings, art and antiques.

Henderson, visionary publishing entrepreneur and artificial intelligence pioneer, is a Renaissance man, fluent in the language of business and widely traveled. He is knowledgeable and conversant about art, architecture, music, outdoor sports, agriculture, horticulture and journalism. He grew up in the impoverished Deep South, was a former tobacco farmhand, school basketball player, and Eagle Scout who went on to be voted "Most Likely to Succeed" in his Georgia high school senior class. After turning down a college music scholarship, he earned a University of Georgia journalism degree in 1971. He soon joined TriStar Pictures and became a successful motion picture executive and TV screenwriter, producer and director. His passion, however, was artificial intelligence-inspired journalism, and in 1984, he founded the medical and pharmaceutical publishing giant NewsRx. Large parties at his Atlanta penthouse are legendary, and were frequented by well-known music industry and motion picture celebrities.

It was in Atlanta that Henderson first met Rodriguez. The celebrity designer remodeled a home for Henderson in Atlanta's tony Druid Hills, a national historic district, where the street plantings and parks had been designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, America's most famous landscape architect. It was while traveling to Japan with Rodriguez, during a rest stop in Hawaii, that Henderson discovered, in sunny Maui, the building which would become Hale Lele.

The two men journeyed throughout the Southern United States, Hawaii, and Japan, purchasing paintings, hand-carved bowls, sculptures, silk rugs, and furniture during the years Hale Lele was being remodeled. Henderson even journeyed to Hawaii's "forbidden island" of Niihau (with the island's owner, of course) for ideas. Henderson's diverse and cultured tastes are now on display in this great house. His intent--to construct a casual beach estate that he imagined would be built by Hawaiian King Kamehameha the Great if alive today-- produced the huge collection which furnishes Hale Lele. Indeed, it is the nature of the collection, reflecting Henderson's interests and tastes, which guests and visitors find most fascinating.

Inside the house, artworks by famous Hawaiians and Asians adorn the walls and floors, some items dating to the 1100s. The furniture includes Japanese travel chests, handmade Inuit chairs and tables, and a Flemish Wardrobe from the 1600s, objects like those which filled Captain Cook's quarters as he sailed the Pacific. One bedroom grouping is rumored to have been used by Elvis during the filming of Blue Hawaii. An ornate chair had Marilyn Monroe sitting in it when it was at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood... at least, they say so. Early Hawaiian collectables and vintage art deco furniture from colonial Vietnam also can be found. A dozen Thai silk rugs from Jim Thompson, Thailand's Silk King, cover floors while fresh flowers from the property's Hawaiian gardens decorate the rooms. A 12th century Buddha occupies a niche on the main floor.

Upstairs on the fourth and top level, in addition to a quiet reading area and a TV-game room, guests can enjoy the "whale watch," comfortably observing the largest creatures of the sea at play in the ocean, which is a mere 60 steps away.

Fully air conditioned, Hale Lele is considered one of the finest residences ever built on Maui. It is admired for its innovative engineering, solid construction from concrete and steel, and its exquisite site which maximizes views of the volcano known as Haleakala, "The Cove," one of Hawaii's premier surfing spots, plus extraordinary sunset and Pacific Ocean views which include the Islands of Lanai, Molokini, Molakai and Kaaholawe.

Henderson wanted his beach home to provide family and friends with lifeÂs recreational pleasures: a heated swimming pool, flat panel big-screen TV room, and the beauty of both sunrise and sunset from extensive lanais, plus protected, connected, direct access to the Pacific oceanÂ "at the ocean", without the problems and lack of security of lesser houses "on the beach", among the hoards of beach-going visitors.

Hawaiian Version of a Great Italian Villa

Guests who are lucky enough to occupy Hale Lele as a vacation rental, get to see Âbehind-the-scenesÂ life in upscale Hawaii: life at its finest in one of Maui's largest mansions, or as many have described it, the Hawaiian version of a great Italian villa.

While Hale Lele, the house, is the focal point of the compound, it is clear when you walk the grounds and visit the lanais that the genius of Rodriguez and DeShong are an integral part of Hale Lele. Their sweeping landscape provides a fitting backdrop for this magnificent villa. Rare yellow beach-side bamboo grows side by side with Hawaiian plants, with vines and flowers blooming year round. Rodriguez' secret zen garden provides a quiet place to meditate. A DeShong-designed water wall is frequently cited as the most "image setting" aspect of the front grounds. A modern sculptured "Hawaiian waterfall," the water wall is a monument to DeShong's creative landscaping genius. So, too, are the thoughtfully-designed gardens and paths.

In keeping with the Henderson tradition of entertaining in style, todayÂs guests at Hale Lele are treated, not only to the elegance of a 21st century Hawaiian estate, but to the epicurean pleasures of living like Hawaiian royalty. Scarlett DeShong, former spa manager at the luxurious Four Seasons Resort in Wailea, Maui, is available, on-site, to provide epicurean and recreation advice. As a former Maui coordinator of Hawaii's state-wide health, recreation, and fitness initiatives, she can tell you where to hike, exercise, "be pampered," or buy great, fresh local foods or locate fine wines for Hale Lele's unique wine "cellar," formerly a Hawaiian canoe turned keeper of award-winning wines. The villa maintains dozens of cases of fine wines, some from Maui's own vineyards and winery.

Rodriguez-inspired touches at Hale Lele include the unique grand entrance stairway, designed in the ancient Hawaiian style: expansive steps at the bottom, gradually narrowing to cozy comfort at the formal entry of the home. Inside, you will find his inviting great stairwell and luxurious two-story open spaces lighted by romantic customized lighting and integrated custom sound systems. Out back, find the unique pool arbor, changing room and spacious and private outdoor "open to the stars" shower.

Across from Hale Lele is an awe-inspiring and private beach area where visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll, kids can frolic in the majestic Pacific, or one can sit peacefully with a glass of wine and watch the sun slip quietly into the ocean.

For those looking for even more, there are dozens of recreation, dining and shopping opportunities within walking distance in the charming beach-front town of Kihei, one of Maui's most showcased settlements.

Hale Lele is located in sunny South Maui near the Wailea Resort, at the intersection of the narrow and hidden beach-front road known as Iliili and the manicured grass-covered beach-walk called Lele Place (a Maui County beach access).

In Hawaiian, "Hale" is house and "Lele" is leapÂ so "Hale Lele" is "the home at Lele Place," a short jump or leap into the waters of the Pacific.

ALine Introduces New Microfluidic Technology to Aid in Life Science Research

ALine's newest family of ultra-low volume, disposable UV transparent micro-fluidic cuvettes for fluorescence, the FluoroVetteTM, and absorbance, the SpecVetteTM, offer unparalleled functionality, robust design, and versatility through customization with membranes, electrodes, and valves.

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ALine's newest family of ultra-low volume, disposable UV transparent micro-fluidic cuvettes for fluorescence, the FluoroVetteTM, and absorbance, the SpecVetteTM, offer unparalleled functionality, robust design, and versatility through customization with membranes, electrodes, and valves. Both offer easy-fill pipette ports or hose barb adaptors for flowing applications. ALine's unique family of microfluidics cuvettes work in standard laboratory instrumentation, such as a spectrometer or sit nicely on a microscope stage. Rapid and cost effective customization expands the possibilities of bio micro fluidic research.

FluoroVettes hold 50 microliters with nanomolar range fluorescence detection sensitivity. The rugged, and high quality design provides a cost savings of 90% over traditional quartz sub-micro cuvettes. The patent-pending design eliminates air bubbles, can be used as a flowcell, with UV transparency to 220 nm. Customization further permits applications for bead-based displacement assays or membrane based reactions or as a dual chamber design for diffusion experiments across a membrane. The thin transparent window permits high magnification on a microscope stage, while the universal adaptor permits ready interface to a standard single sample fluorimeter.

The SpecVette, for absorbance, is available in path lengths of 250, 500, 1000 microns, and only requires a few micro liters of sample solution, eliminating many challenges associated with measuring highly concentrated samples using traditional short path cuvettes. Economical and disposable, SpecVettes are path length matched and have 1% to 2% error across the entire UV-VIS spectrum for twenty five different cuvettes. A universal adapter allows SpecVettes to be used with any spectrometer with a z-height of 12 to 20 mm. Other features include UV transparency to 220 nm, and an 'easy to fill' pipette tip port. Optional flowcell connections or transparent interdigitated electrodes further expand its capabilities for specialty applications.

This exclusive technology is available from ALine Inc. ALine Inc. is a leading supplier of high functionality bio micro solutions to biological, healthcare, chemical, environmental, instrumentation and research markets. Products and services include: Customized products for mammalian, stem cell, or suspended cell culture, Flowcells and multiplexed systems that interface to optical and electrochemical sensors, the MicroSlide with pnuematically controlled valves that support low dead volume, multi-step analyses with on-board reagents for the study of bio-compatible materials, and extensive full-service design, prototyping, and volume manufacture of Lab-on-a-Chip devices.

HotelTravel. com is a Gold Sponsor of Accor’s ‘Race to Survive Phuket 2010’ Charity Event from 22 to 25 March. The race will benefit Accor’s Yim Kids Foundation established to improve the social well being of Thai children in Chiang Mai, Bangkok and Phuket.

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HotelTravel. com is pleased to partner Accor Asia Pacific as a Gold Sponsor of its ‘Race to Survive Phuket 2010’ from 22 to 25 March, with proceeds raised going to Accor’s Yim Kids Foundation.

HotelTravel. com Chief Information Officer, Olivier Dombey, said the company was very keen to support Accor’s ‘Race to Survive Phuket 2010’ and its Yim Kids Foundation.

“It truly is a worthy cause that will benefit Thai children around the Kingdom from Chiang Mai to Bangkok and Phuket. HotelTravel. com is very grateful to Accor Asia Pacific for the opportunity to be a part of this dynamic charity event, and we hope it will be the beginning of a long-term partnership to support its Yim Kids Foundation.”

Paul Stevens, Accor’s Director of Operations for Thailand and one of the drivers of the Yim Kids Foundation, said: “Accor is delighted to have the support of like minded industry partners like HotelTravel. com. Their support is sure to heighten the profile of the event, which in turn will help the foundation attract more corporate contributions and result in an even greater contribution to the needy children of Thailand.”

In addition to HotelTravel. com, other Gold Sponsor’s of the ‘Race to Survive Phuket 2010’ include V Australia, Kingpower, Ecolab, Syntec and Accor Hospitality.

Companies or individuals who would like to contribute to either the ‘Race to Survive Phuket 2010’ or Accor’s Yim Kids Foundation can do so by logging on to www. yimkids. com

Accor Race to Survive – Phuket, Thailand

Accor ‘Race to Survive’ is an established, dynamic fund-raising event to generate funds through team sponsorship made up of Accor employees and friends. Over the course of four days –from 22 to 25 March, 2010 - teams from all corners of the globe will travel to Phuket and will push themselves to the limit, completing strenuous daily combinations of swimming, mountain biking, kayaking and running, while camping at night on Lon Island (Koh Lon), a small isolated island southeast of Phuket. Many of the team members participating in the race are hoteliers, not professional athletes.

Participants in the ‘Race to Survive Phuket 2010’ will visit all five Accor hotels in Phuket (http://www. hoteltravel. com/thailand/phuket/hotels. htm). The race starts from its three Patong hotels (http://www. hoteltravel. com/thailand/phuket/patong_beach. html), including Novotel Phuket Resort, Mercure Phuket Patong and Ibis Phuket Patong, before moving south to All Seasons Phuket Naiharn resort. They will then head east towards Novotel Phuket Panwa Beach Resort before the event concludes back in Patong Beach.

Each team is required to raise a minimum of US$7,000 as their entry fee and donate their time and energy to participate in this significant fund-raising event, bringing attention to the cause and show casing Thailand as a world-class tourist destination.

Yim Kids Foundation Projects

Through the Yim Kids Foundation, Accor is creating sustainable, incremental and prudent improvements to the social well being of Thai children. The funds raised will support four projects, each selected and planned carefully, ensuring sustainability and that it will reach out to assist those children that really need a helping hand:

Support the cost for children’s education in the Mercy Centre’s Bangkok slum school. There are around 300 children at the school and the cost for each child to receive a proper education is approximately US$57 per child per year. Support the health and medical-related cost for 63 orphaned and abandoned children with HIV/Aids at the Mercy Centre. Assist communities in Koh Lon by expanding their sustainable fishing program to improve their livelihoods, enabling the children from these communities to continue their secondary-level education in Phuket. Provide education funds to help the children of Sea Gypsies and rubber tree tappers in Phuket whose livelihoods and way of life have been affected by the Tsunami in December 2004.

About Accor Hospitality

Accor, a major global group and the European leader in hotels, as well as the global leader in services to corporate clients and public institutions, operates in nearly 100 countries with 150,000 employees. It offers to its clients over 40 years of expertise in two core businesses:

HotelTravel. com is a leader in worldwide hotel bookings and a pioneer in online customer service, providing the inside track to the best deals and discounts for hotels in more than 100 countries. Founded in 1999, the company’s multi-lingual website offers eight languages – English, Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Korean – supported by a 24-hour customer service centre staffed by native speakers in each language. The company employs over 300 staff with offices in Thailand, Malaysia and China.

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